(I don't think Tucker realizes that the truth is a legitimate defense. All he has to do is pull tapes of the show, which was very pro Russia even a few days into the invasion, after which the show became an apologist for Russia.)

Fox News host Tucker Carlson said that a Republican lawmaker had slandered him by accusing him of spreading Russian disinformation.

Speaking about Texas GOP Rep. Michael McCaul on his show Thursday, Carlson said: "In recent days, McCaul has told a number of people that this show is an organ of disinformation."